How do I convert US clothing sizes to European sizes?

Women's: US 0 = EU 32; US 2 = EU 34; US 4 = EU 36; US 6 = EU 38; US 8 = EU 40; US 10 = EU 42; US 12 = EU 44; US 14 = EU 46. Men's suits: US 36 = EU 46; US 38 = EU 48; US 40 = EU 50; US 42 = EU 52; US 44 = EU 54. Note: sizing varies significantly by brand and country. Always check the brand's specific size chart and measure your body dimensions directly.

What is the difference between US and UK women's clothing sizes?

UK women's sizes are typically 4 sizes smaller than US sizes numerically. US size 8 = UK size 12. US size 10 = UK size 14. US size 6 = UK size 10. UK sizing generally runs smaller than US sizing. European (continental) sizing uses a different scale: US 8 ≈ EU 38–40 depending on country.

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Clothing Size Converter — International Size Charts

Convert clothing sizes between US, UK, EU (European), IT (Italian), FR (French/Belgian), and AU (Australian) systems for both women and men. Enter your known size in any system and get the equivalent sizes instantly.

Women's clothing size chart

US	UK	EU	IT	FR/BE	AU
0	4	32	36	34	4
2	6	34	38	36	6
4 / XS	8	36	40	38	8
6 / S	10	38	42	40	10
8 / M	12	40	44	42	12
10 / L	14	42	46	44	14
12 / XL	16	44	48	46	16
14 / XXL	18	46	50	48	18

Men's clothing size chart

US/UK	EU	IT/FR
XS	44	44
S	46	46
M	48	48
L	50	50
XL	52	52
XXL	54	54

Tips for buying clothes internationally

Sizes vary significantly by brand — always check the specific brand's size guide
European sizes are based on body measurements in cm
Italian sizing often runs small compared to US/UK equivalents
When shopping online, prioritise chest/waist/hip measurements over letter sizes

References

ISO 4416:1981 — "Clothes size designation: women's and girls' garments." International Organization for Standardization.
EN 13402 — European standard for size designation of clothes.

Why Clothing Sizes Vary So Much

There is no international standard for clothing sizes. A US size 8 dress corresponds roughly to a UK size 12, an EU size 38, and an Italian size 42. Size inflation ("vanity sizing") means a US size 10 today is several inches larger than a US size 10 from 30 years ago. When shopping internationally, always look up body measurements (chest, waist, hip in cm or inches) rather than relying on nominal size numbers.